Dewai - Majhauli, Sidhi

Dewai is a village situated in the Majhauli tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhauli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Dewai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewai is 503107. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.5 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dewai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dewai

As per Census 2011, Dewai village has a total population of 1,161 people, consisting of 603 males and 558 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 555 literate and 606 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 446 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dewai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dewai

Dewai is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dewai

Public transport in the Dewai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanchanpur Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Dewai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Dewai is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewai

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dewai village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dewai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dewai village are given below:

FAQs about Dewai